At this level, it would take a management team that really knows what it is doing. If a new rule where to be imposed, many of the current organizations would not be able to comply. Who could live in the New York area as a first officer for the pay rates they are offering. I just do not understand why airlines do not offer a domicile cost of living adjustment for basing crews in certain localities. All government jobs take this into account.

On the other hand, living where you want is a big part of what the job offers. It has been like this since the begining of time. I just do not see putting an across the board rule that limits a pilot in residence just because he works for a certain company. Many guys do the right thing, commute to base on time, rested and not living in conditions that would not provide proper rest.

There will be one off's. There will be times when crews will have to remain at the airport...weather, late arrivals, this is to commute back home. It is when the few take this to the other side of the commute in and don't take the steps to get proper rest.

Pay has to be in line at those most expensive bases so that crews can get the rest. But at a job that pays so little, there just isn't a place to be found. That is a tough one. Pilots are creative, but when there is nothing to create with, nothing can be done.

Pay has to come up, it is what it is and if they can not provide for the employees, they just can't provide the safety.